A bridge is different than running an exit relay. A Bridge allows someone who's ISP blocks access to the TOR network to bypass that by connecting to your bridge.[0]
Bridge relays are Tor relays that are not listed in the public Tor directory.
That means that ISPs or governments trying to block access to the Tor network can’t simply block all bridges. Bridges are useful for Tor users under oppressive regimes, and for people who want an extra layer of security because they’re worried somebody will recognize that they are contacting a public Tor relay IP address.
A bridge is just a normal relay with a slightly different configuration.[1]
A bridge is different than running an exit relay. A Bridge allows someone who's ISP blocks access to the TOR network to bypass that by connecting to your bridge.[0] Bridge relays are Tor relays that are not listed in the public Tor directory.
That means that ISPs or governments trying to block access to the Tor network can’t simply block all bridges. Bridges are useful for Tor users under oppressive regimes, and for people who want an extra layer of security because they’re worried somebody will recognize that they are contacting a public Tor relay IP address.
A bridge is just a normal relay with a slightly different configuration.[1]
[0] - https://www.miskatonic.org/2024/04/07/how-i-set-up-a-tor-bri... [1] - https://support.torproject.org/censorship/